March, 2018 archive
Facebook Frolics 0
Josh Marshall suggests that the Zuckerborg thinks it is a law unto itself.
Follow the link to read why he said that.
Invalid Syllogism 0
In spite of Jonathan Zimmerman’s vacuous argument, “freedom of speech” does not mean “freedom from consequences.”
Facebook Frolics 0
A frolicker sees the light: Interactivity is not sociability.
Facebook Frolics 0
Follow the link for a thoughtful column on privacy and social media. Frankly, I think the columnist is somewhat naive and doesn’t fully get the extent to which the internet is a public place that never forgets, and that one should conduct oneself accordingly, but I think his musings provoke enough thought to be worth a read.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Politeness is a family value.
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Temple police said the baby is alive but in serious condition.
Depressive 0
When I checked into the ER Wednesday afternoon, the nurse asked, “Do you suffer from depression?”
I said, “Only since the last election.”
Twits on Twitter 0
Shorter Elie Mystal: “You think that’s a tweetstorm? This is a tweetstorm.”